Schengen Visa C - Tourism for India Citizens
Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism in Switzerland and the Schengen area. Switzerland is a non-EU Schengen state.
Visa Overview & Eligibility Context
Switzerland is a non-EU Schengen state. Indian applicants lodge Schengen short-stay applications through Swiss representations and VFS in India.
Visa Fees & Costs
Breakdown of mandatory and optional expenses.
| Government Visa Fee | Non-refundable | €90.00 (~₹8,190) |
| Government Visa Fee Child 6 11 | Non-refundable | €45.00 (~₹4,095) |
| Total Mandatory Adult Fee | €90.00(~₹8,190) | |
|---|---|---|
Proof of Sufficient Funds
Official statutory subsistence thresholds and required bank balance guidelines
Subsistence evidence assessed per SEM and mission practice.
Applies when official prepaid hotel vouchers or booked accommodation receipts are submitted.
Required daily subsistence threshold if no hotel reservation is confirmed in advance.
If staying with private individual who provides an official town hall Attestation d'Accueil.
Calculate My Minimum Required Bank Balance
Instant statutory minimum estimate for Switzerland
*Consular officers look for consistent closing balance across your last 6 months stamped bank statements.
Financial Evidence Guidelines for Indian Applicants
Consulates look for financial stability and consistent cash flow rather than sudden lump-sum deposits. Recommended supporting documents include:
- Last 3 to 6 months bank account statements, stamped and signed by the issuing bank branch.
- Last 3 months salary payslips and employment confirmation letter (if salaried).
- Income Tax Returns (ITR-V / Acknowledgement) for the past 2 assessment years.
- For self-employed: business registration certificate, company bank statements, and audited accounts.
Eligibility Criteria & Rules
Main-destination and jurisdiction rules apply. Swiss SEM guidance and VFS India instructions govern the file.
Schengen short-stay limit: 90 days in any 180-day period.